Ecuadorian Experience Guayaquil-Galápagos 8 Days 7 Nights

Ecuadorian Experience Guayaquil-Galápagos 8 Days 7 Nights

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day, 7-night Ecuadorian adventure starting in the historic port city of Guayaquil and journeying to the enchanting Galápagos Islands. Discover the rich cultural heritage of Guayaquil with visits to the Panama hat factory, the bustling La Bahia market, and the serene Historical Park. Explore the natural wonders of the Galápagos, including the Charles Darwin Research Station, the lush wetlands of Isabela Island, and the awe-inspiring Sierra Negra Volcano. Enjoy close encounters with unique wildlife such as giant tortoises, sea lions, and blue-footed boobies. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion and natural beauty, with comfortable accommodations and delicious meals included. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Visit to the Panama hat Factory in Guayaquil to learn about the manufacture of Paja Toquilla hats.

  • City tour of Guayaquil, including the Park of Las Iguanas, San Pedro Cathedral, and Simón Bolívar Malecón.

  • Exploration of the Historical Park in Guayaquil, featuring wildlife, urban architecture, and traditional areas.

  • Tour of the Patrimonial Cemetery of Guayaquil, showcasing sculptures by artists from Europe and South America.

  • Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island, known for the captive breeding of giant tortoises.

  • Tour of the wetlands on Isabela Island, including the Wall of Tears, Orchilla Hill, and various trails with diverse flora and fauna.

  • Excursion to Tintoreras Island to see white fin sharks, sea lions, marine iguanas, and Galapagos penguins.

  • Bay tour on Santa Cruz Island, visiting the "Lobería" for sea lions, Shark Channel, Canal de Amor, and "La Playa de los Perros."

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Guayaquil

Location: Guayaquil

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Transfer In Guayaquil + Visit to the Panama hat Factory ¨Ecua-Andino¨
Transfer from Guayaquil Airport to start this cultural tour where you will meet the Ecua-Andean hat factory where you will learn all about the manufacture of Paja Toquilla hats and you can take a souvenir with the stamp of our country, Ecuador .
Vegetarian menu available previous confirmation
Accomodation in Guayaquil
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Day 2 : Guayaquil

Location: Guayaquil

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

City Tour + Historic Park
Guayaquil, also known as La Perla del Pacífico, is the largest and most populated city in Ecuador. It has a great commercial tradition, and is betting on tourism, becoming a national and international tourist destination, home to numerous fairs and international events.The points of interest visited in this tour are: The Park of Las Iguanas (Parque Seminario), San Pedro Cathedral, Municipal Palace, Simón Bolívar Malecón, Rotunda Hemiciclo, Las Peñas Traditional Neighborhood and Puerto Santa Ana, and Historical Park.The Historical Park has the area of ​​wildlife, the urban architectural area and the traditional area in order to recreate the lifestyle which at that time Guayaquileños had.In the afternoon we move to the Historical Park, where we will begin the journey from the Wildlife Zone, here we will appreciate the different varieties of mangrove and the important role it plays within the biological cycles of the region. Throughout the visit we will make some stops in places that will allow you to better appreciate the different species of animals or plants in the park.Later we will visit the Architectural Urban Zone, where we will find the reconstruction of two buildings of the XX century. We will visit the Casa Campesina, enter the different environments of it and learn a little more about the way of life of the peasants who worked the fields of rice, banana, coffee and of course cocoa, during the time of the Cocoa Boom. In addition, you can appreciate the tools used and the distribution of this rural house.
Vegetarian menu available previous confirmation
Accomodation in Guayaquil

Day 3 : Guayaquil

Location: Guayaquil

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

The Eternity Route + Artisan Shopping Tour
One of the most important tourist attractions of the city is the Patrimonial Cemetery of Guayaquil. There are 4 Routes: Heroes of Independence, Presidents, Writers and Artists and Fine Arts, the specialized guides will show you the sculptures that have great meaning and were created by artists from Europe and South America who worked together with Ecuadorian sculptors and architects. Among them you can find sculptures made by international artists, with Carrara marble, statues, busts, mausoleums and bas-reliefs
In the morning, you will visit the sector known as La Bahia, a popular market, very varied and safe, where clothing, technology and various items are offered at very attractive prices, here you will see up close the "bargaining" (negotiation) between seller and client . After this, you will visit the Handicraft Market of Guayaquil, where you will see the famous works of art, clothing, ceramics and Ecuadorian jewelry.
Vegetarian menu available previous confirmation
Accomodation in Guayaquil

Day 4 : Guayaquil

Location: Santa Cruz Island

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Transfer Out Guayaquil + Transfer In Galapagos + Santa Cruz Island Upper Part
At the indicated time we will meet in the hotel lobby to head towards the Guayaquil airport
You will arrive at the Baltra airport and have a personalized welcome (sign with your name and companion) to go to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. We will leave the airport to arrive in a bus that will take us to Canal de Itabaca which, we will cross by a barge (the maximum time sailing 10 minutes). When you arrive at Santa Cruz Island, we will start the tour through what is called the upper part of the island. We will take the road to visit three places, the twins (geological faults), the ranch where you can see the Galapagos turtles and the lava tunnel. These three places of tourist interest are visited autonomously (our driver takes them to the three places and waits for them during the activities). The tour will end at the selected hotel for check-in.
Vegetarian menu available previous confirmation
Accomodation in Santa Cruz Island

Day 5 : Puerto Villamil

Location: Isabela Island

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Charles Darwin Research Station + Ferry from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island + Wetlands Tour
At the agreed time, after breakfast, we will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, famous for the captive breeding of giant tortoises, called Galápagos that live an average of 150 years. It was created in 1964, has a Interpretation Center of natural history. The station is the operations center of foreign scientists who come to the islands to deal with research programs.
In the afternoon we will go to Puerto Ayora pier where we will take a water taxi to the boat, a trip of approximately two and a half hours, which will take us to Isabela Island. Once on the island, we will transfer you to the hotel.
The wetlands are a complex of trails, located south of Isabela Island, Galápagos. They have a great variety of flora and fauna, as well as the spectacular landscapes of the bay. We will visit nine trails that include the following sites: Wall of Tears, Orchilla Hill, estuary, "Poza Redonda" Canal "Poza Escondida" Amor, "Mirador de los Tunos and Pozas Verdes": "La Playita". After a pleasant time in the wetlands we will return to the hotel.
The wetlands are a complex of trails, located south of Isabela Island, Galápagos. They have a great variety of flora and fauna, as well as the spectacular landscapes of the bay. We will visit nine trails that include the following sites: Wall of Tears, Orchilla Hill, estuary, "Poza Redonda" Canal "Poza Escondida" Amor, "Mirador de los Tunos and Pozas Verdes": "La Playita". After a pleasant time in the wetlands we will return to the hotel.
Vegetarian menu available previous confirmation
Accomodation in Isabela Island

Day 6 : Puerto Villamil

Location: Isabela Island

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Tintoreras Island OR Sierra Negra Volcano
We are going to visit a small island called Tintoreras. Navigation (20 min) starts at the dock aboard a small boat. The islet takes its name from the white fin sharks known as Tintoreras. This is considered one of the most fascinating species of Galápagos, in the same area we will find: sea lions, marine iguanas, blue footed boobies, crabs, sea turtles, pelicans and the peculiar Galapagos penguins.Then we will move to an incoming sea on the islet where you can dive, the site is ideal for this activity due to a variety of fish, starfish, sea urchins, manta rays, sharks and beautiful sea lions swimming in the site.
The Sierra Negra Volcano is considered the oldest volcano in Isabela. The 12-km walk takes about 3 hours. The walk is made on a path of medium difficulty, with a steep slope. The Sierra Negra Volcano has the second longest crater in the world, approximately 6 miles in diameter and 300 feet deep and is one of the most spectacular views of the Galapagos. The tour continues to the Chico Volcano, where you can feel the hot earth when we approach, because it is a volcano is active. In the afternoon we returned to the hotel.
Vegetarian menu available previous confirmation
Accomodation in Isabela Island

Day 7 : Ferry From Isabela To Santa Cruz Island + Bay Tour

Location: Santa Cruz Island

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Ferry from Isabela to Santa Cruz Island + Bay Tour
In the morning from the hotel, at the agreed time, we will go to Isabela dock to take the speed boat to take a water taxi that will take us to Puerto Villamil, which will take us back to the Island of Santa Cruz.
In the afternoon we will meet in the hotel lobby to go to the "Lobería", a small island located two miles away, where the sea lions are. They are very friendly and like to swim with people. Next, we will move to the Shark Channel, a fissure or cleft crack formed by the magmatic chamber, where you can observe the completely harmless sharks "TINTORERAS ravine". Among the lava rocks you can also observe oceanic birds. The third destination to visit is the Canal de Amor, another fissure, fantastic for photography of exceptional scenic beauty. Next, we will go to the "Franklin Bay" where you will find sea turtles, golden stingrays, eagle rays and a mangrove area, where pelicans and herons nest according to the season."La Grieta" is the next place to visit. Here take a fifteen minute walk on the lava rocks where you can see the Darwin finches, shorebirds and the lagoon, endemic and native vegetation. The cracks are still the channels of sharks and love, only the interior, where the water is less salty. Here you can do diving and swimming ravine.Finally, visit "La Playa de los Perros", where you will have the opportunity to walk. This beach is named for the large number of dog found in the area, along with the largest marine iguanas on the island of Santa Cruz. Once all the activities are finished, we will go back to the hotel.
Vegetarian menu available previous confirmation
Accomodation in Isabela Island

Day 8 : Santa Cruz

Location: Santa Cruz

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Transfer Out Galapagos
At the agreed time we will go to the airport to take the return flight End of our services
Vegetarian menu available previous confirmation

What's Included

  • Meals

    Breakfast and dinner are included.

  • Transfers

    Transfers between locations such as Guayaquil, Galapagos, Santa Cruz Island, and Isabela Island are included.

  • Tours and Activities

    Various tours and activities such as city tours, visits to historical parks, wildlife zones, and research stations are included.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation in Guayaquil, Santa Cruz Island, and Isabela Island is included.

What's Not Included

  • Entrance Fee to Galapagos National Park

    Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park is $100 per person, to be paid in cash upon arrival.

  • Migration Card Fee

    Migration card fee is $20 per person, to be paid at the departure airport in Quito or Guayaquil.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and tips are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.

Know Before You Go

Passport Required

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessibleNot stroller accessibleNot suitable for petsNo public transportation nearbyInfants must not sit on lapsInfant seats unavailableNot recommended for people with back problemsNot recommended for pregnant travelersNot recommended for people with heart conditionsAirports and Hotels of your choice ...more ...less

Mode of Transport

Transportation includes transfers from Guayaquil Airport, bus rides, barge crossings, water taxis, and speed boats between islands, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable accommodations in Guayaquil, Santa Cruz Island, and Isabela Island, with vegetarian menu options available upon prior confirmation.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes breakfast and dinner.

  • Are there any additional fees I should be aware of?

    Yes, there is an entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park which is $100 per person, payable in cash upon arrival. Additionally, there is a migration card fee of $20 per person, payable at the departure airport in Quito or Guayaquil.

  • Is there a vegetarian menu available during the tour?

    Yes, a vegetarian menu is available with previous confirmation.

  • What activities are included on the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will be transferred from Guayaquil Airport and visit the Panama hat factory 'Ecua-Andino' where you will learn about the manufacture of Paja Toquilla hats and can take a souvenir.

  • What can I expect to see during the city tour in Guayaquil?

    During the city tour in Guayaquil, you will visit several points of interest including The Park of Las Iguanas, San Pedro Cathedral, Municipal Palace, Simón Bolívar Malecón, Rotunda Hemiciclo, Las Peñas Traditional Neighborhood, and Puerto Santa Ana. You will also visit the Historical Park which includes wildlife, urban architectural, and traditional areas. ...more ...less

  • What is the Eternity Route in Guayaquil?

    The Eternity Route is a tour of the Patrimonial Cemetery of Guayaquil, where you will see sculptures made by international artists, statues, busts, mausoleums, and bas-reliefs. The tour includes visits to the Heroes of Independence, Presidents, Writers and Artists, and Fine Arts routes.

  • What will I experience on Santa Cruz Island?

    On Santa Cruz Island, you will visit the twins (geological faults), a ranch where you can see Galapagos turtles, and a lava tunnel. You will also visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and take a ferry to Isabela Island.

  • What activities are available on Isabela Island?

    On Isabela Island, you can visit the wetlands, which include trails with a variety of flora and fauna, and sites like the Wall of Tears, Orchilla Hill, and several canals. You can also choose to visit Tintoreras Island or hike the Sierra Negra Volcano.

  • What is included in the Bay Tour on the seventh day?

    The Bay Tour includes visits to 'Lobería' to see sea lions, the Shark Channel to observe harmless sharks, the Canal de Amor for scenic photography, Franklin Bay to see sea turtles and rays, and 'La Grieta' for diving and swimming. You will also visit 'La Playa de los Perros' to see marine iguanas.

  • Are there any restrictions or recommendations for travelers?

    Yes, the tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible, not suitable for pets, and has no nearby public transportation. It is not recommended for people with back problems, pregnant travelers, or people with heart conditions. Infants must not sit on laps and infant seats are unavailable.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    In each tour we provide a tour guide, if the tour is private you will have it for your own, if the tour is shared the guide will take care of the whole gropup

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    It will depend on which tour and at what time it has started

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Our guides still using masks and also constantly cleaning their hands

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Cancellation fees tend to increase when the arrival date is closer. BM TOURS will do its best to keep these expenses as low as possible according to the policy established

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    The operation is made by local guides, due this, the revenue stays in the country

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    The shared tours has a minimum of 2 passengers

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will receive a voucher with the confirmation

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    16 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Depending on the tour the hotel includes the breakfast or the whole meals but all of them had the safety regulations

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Ecuadorian Experience Guayaquil-Galápagos 8 Days 7 Nights

8 Days Starting in Guayaquil, Ecuador and ending in Santa Cruz, Ecuador

Visiting: Guayaquil, Santa Cruz Island, Isabela Island, Santa Cruz

Tour operator:

BM Tours

Tour code:

448839

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

MODERATE

Age range:

2-

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

From: $1245 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 30-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

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